On Thu, 27 Apr 2000, Leland Jory wrote:
> >From other recent postings, I'd be willing to suggest that the contacts on
> the display itself are not making good contact with the cable. Although I've
> never taken my Newt apart (the mere though makes me shudder), I remember
> people saying that the signal cable for the display connects via pressure
> contacts on the display.
>
> Perhaps you (or someone you REALLY trust) should open your Newt and check
> the connections.
>
> Just my $0.02CDN. Standard disclaimer applies. Your Mileage May Vary.
....aand just to add my $0.02CDN, about a month ago I did a lot of
research, talked to people, got detailed instructions, then decided I was
going to fix my Newt's power switch by myself.
Not.
IMHO if you don't have experience working with microelectronics then you
shouldn't be opening it up. I managed to turn my UMP2k into a 162MHz
paperweight.
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